The praying mantis is a member of the Mantid group of insects. Mantids come in many shapes and sizes and are found all over the world. Some have patterns on their bodies that help them look like the ground. Some are bright green to blend in with leaves and plants. One special mantis is bright pink and looks like an orchid. The mantis is such a strange and engaging creature that many people keep them as pets, For many reasons, mantids have fascinated humans for many years. First, mantids show an amazing mastery of hunting skills. Mantids eat a wide variety of Insects, including moths, crickets, bees, flies, grasshoppers, other mantids, and even, on occasion, small birds and snakes. They can capture prey many times larger than they are. Their powerful armor and amazing hunting skills make them quite effective. They have large powerful front legs, with spikes that help them hold on to prey. Their head can turn almost entirely around to follow prey without moving. Their front legs are so powerful and so fast that it is hard to see them move when capturing prey. One second their legs are empty and the next they are clutching tightly to something they have caught Mantids are also stealthy. They walt, very still, very patiently for prey to come into sight. They also make slight swaying movements, to mimic leaves and grass moved by the wind. They focus intently on their victim. Then they pounce, suddenly, rarely missing their target. They are so successful they can triple in size every few months by molting when they outgrow their exoskeletons. They start out as nymphs, able to capture only prey that is smaller than they are. They end their lives about a year later becoming predators that can take down prey as large as hummingbirds. Finally, they are very personable, as far as insects go. They have a large, triangular shaped head with large eyes. This alien-like appearance makes them quite cute. When you come across them in the garden, you can tell right away they are aware of you. They follow your movements as if to assess if you are either something to eat or something that will eat them. The little ones will accept rides on your finger if you are gentle, But be careful-they can jump surprisingly for even when small. If they think your freckle is prey, you may be surprised to find a mantis on your nose. As far as predatory Insects go, the mantis is one of the most impressive. Gardeners love to find them in on vegetables because mantids eat many insects that damage crops. However, they may also eat some insects that help a gardener like bees. Regardless, the mantis is a fascinating insect, and if you happen to see one hunting in the wild, consider yourself lucky. Which word from the text describes the mantis when hunting? (4 points) Clutching b Powerful Personable Od Surprised​

Answer: B

Explanation: when the praying mantis eats it uses it hands to crush the head then eats the body

Answer:

B

Explanation:

because o

j has j j j j j j j j j j

Which of these is an element of a narrative?

presents or informs about facts
compares like and unlike things
has a beginning, a middle, and an end
uses headings to organize information

Would a dog park be a threatening environment for a cat? Why or why not?

3. What does Mr. Granger's smile foreshadow at the end of the
chapter?

ILL MARK BRAINLIST

which of these is a statement of opinion

4. Summarize in your own words how Prometheus helps humans. Support your answer with at least three details from the passage.

the name of the story is Lesson 8 independent practice:Gift from the Heavens by Flora Diaz​

I need help with this.

Katniss' hope for her sister's surivival while she is in the games surrounds Gale being gracious and Prim's goat?
True or False
hunger games 9th grade english

Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.


In July 2012 a report was published by the United States Institute of Peace. . . .


. . . The study suggests that the importance of social media was in communicating to the rest of the world what was happening on the ground during the uprisings. . . .


Data from the Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project at least somewhat supports this conclusion with its findings that the majority of Egyptians are not online. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of the total population do not use the internet. When looking specifically at those with a college education, the use of social media for obtaining political information is more prevalent than in other segments of the population. Though most of the country is disconnected from the internet, 84% of those who are online say they visit social networking sites for news about Egypt’s political situation. These findings point to social media’s important role in spreading information, but do not necessarily indicate that social media was a mobilizing force in the uprisings.


Passing along information is an important part of the news process. Earlier [Project for Excellence in Journalism] research finds the role of Twitter in disseminating breaking news is not limited to the Arab uprisings—the death of Whitney Houston, for example, was announced on Twitter 55 minutes before the [Associated Press] confirming the story.


What types of evidence do the authors use in this excerpt? Select three options.


research related to the popular use of social media in Egypt.

a statistic supporting the claim that social media use in Egypt is not widespread.

testimony about how social media use has changed in Egypt.

an example that compares how traditional media and social media handle a news story.

data related to the decline of social media use after the Arab Spring.

The kid nobody could handle:

What is the conflict?

Is the conflict resolved by the end of the story?

Napoleon was especially successful when talking and persuading which animals?

Am I a smart cookie..?

I NEED HELP!!!

A. Yes!!
B. Definitely!!!!
C. Absolutely!!!!!!
D. Unequivocally!!!!!!!!

What can be understood from Act I of The Crucible about the Puritans' attitude
toward their sslaves

a. The Puritans saw their slaves as equals

b. The Puritans saw their slaves as only a step removed from being uncivilized.

c. The Puritans helped their slaves when in trouble.

d. The Puritans treated their slaves as valued members of the household.

Select from the drop-down menu to correctly complete the sentence.
I am not feeling well today
I would walk the dog

help..: Read the conclusion of The Adventures of Tom Thumb. And now let us see what has become of the wicked ogre, whom we left sleeping on the rock. When he awoke he missed his seven-league boots, and set off for home very angry. On his way he had to cross a bog; and, forgetting that he was no longer wearing his magic boots, he tried to cross it with one stride. But, instead, he put his foot down in the middle and began to sink. As fast as he tried to pull out one foot, the other sank deeper, until at last he was swallowed up in the black slime—and that was the end of him. Which sentence of this conclusion would most satisfy readers? And now let us see what has become of the wicked ogre, whom we left sleeping on the rock. When he awoke he missed his seven-league boots, and set off for home very angry. On his way he had to cross a bog; and, forgetting that he was no longer wearing his magic boots, he tried to cross it with one stride. As fast as he tried to pull out one foot, the other sank deeper, until at last he was swallowed up in the black slime—and that was the end of him

Joshua wants to add more sentence variety to his essay in order to make his writing more engaging. He already has a fair number of complex sentences, so, he wants to add more sentences that join to independent sentences together using a coordinating conjunction. What are these types of sentences called?

A: Compound
B: Codependent
C: Interrogative
D: Reflective

NEED HELP ASAP!!!!

Use these sets of words to answer the following question:

A) speed, presentation, owner B) lure, extreme, circus

C) wonder, majestic, imagination D) cable, somebody, name



Blank 1 - Positive Connotation : _______

Blank 2 - Negative Connotation: __________

What intangible affects Tim O’Brien/Lieutenant Jimmy Cross? Explain.

Add or remove commas
However,itisnotonlythehotel’slocationthatmakesstayinghereapleasantexperience.FreeWiFimakesgettingonlineapieceofcake,whilsteveryroomisen-suiteandcomescompletewithalockablesafe,foryourvaluables,andpossessions.Although,wearelocatedwithineasyreachofthecity’smajortouristattractions,theareasurroundingusisactuallyoneofthequietestsections.
Add or remove commas

what page of night is the quote There's a long road of suffering ahead of you. But don't lose courage. You've already escaped the gravest danger: selection. So now, muster your strength, and don't lose heart. We shall all see the day of liberation. Have faith in life. Above all else, have faith. Drive out despair, and you will keep death away from yourselves. Hell is not for eternity. And now, a prayer - or rather, a piece of advice: let there be comradeship among you. We are all brothers, and we are all suffering the same fate. The same smoke floats over all our heads. Help one another. It is the only way to survive

Argumentative writing is based on the idea of:
O persuasive speech
O debating techniques
O claims and evidence
O none of the above

consider a claim someone might make against your argument and write the first draft of
your counter argument paragraph.

Will mark brainliest for this answer

Plz help ^-^ Will give brainliest! For a lot of points!

Why does the summary need to be revised?
Read the summary of the section of "The Beginnings of
the Maasai," where the volcanic eruption and its results
are described
As a result of a volcanic eruption, Enkai and the cattle
were thrown into the sky. Enkai wanted to save his
cattle. He grew a tree that bridged the sky and the earth.
The cattle walked down the tree to Neiterkob. Neiterkob
and the Maasai tribe took over caring for the cattle.
O The summary incorrectly restates the central idea.
O The summary includes too many minor details.
The summary lacks transitions that connect ideas.
The summary is missing important words and
phrases.

What is Fallon's persona like when he performs onstage? O A. Energetic and confident B. Serious and professional O C. Humble and reserved O D. Appreciative and calm​

Read the claim below.
Cooking shows have had a positive effect on American culture.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

A) Instructional cooking shows have influenced and inspired both home cooks and professional chefs to try new cuisines and technique
B) Cooking shows have a long history in the United States, going back to radio shows in the 1920s and 30s.
C)Cooking shows showcase a variety of expensive items that can only be found at exclusive stores.
D)Cooking shows are for intermediate to advanced chefs, offering an intense challenge to their current abilities.​

What is Nikos’s family’s financial situation like? Answer by writing a double-decker quote sandwich.

A mother trying to persuade her child to have an apple instead of a cookie. Using pathos

which of the following sentences would most likely be the claim of an argumentative essay

Refer to the second and third paragraphs of
Passage 2 on pages 1 and 2. What is the effect of
describing a general situation in terms of an
individual worker?
It acknowledges that people's situations differ.
It motivates the reader to help people in need.
It illustrates one possible response to hardship.
It engages the reader's personal sympathy.